13 Jul Library adapts financial literacy program online
As we all adapt to the new normal amid COVID-19, literacy groups and other organizations across the country have begun offering remote programming. ...
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06 Jul Literacy groups learn to adapt to online program delivery
Posted at 11:36h in All Blog Posts, Digital Literacy Blog Posts, Family Literacy Blog Posts, Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
The past few months have thrown our lives upside down. Due to COVID-19, businesses and organizations have been forced to move online in order to keep afloat....
23 Jun How to create an inclusive learning environment
Posted at 08:26h in Cultural Literacy Blog Posts
As educators, there is an enormous opportunity to address racism in our classrooms and ensure that all of our learners feel that they are in a safe and inclusive learning environment....
18 Jun New workbook helps families learn about money together
Posted at 08:00h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
We've just released a new workbook from our HSBC Family Literacy First program that focus on family financial literacy. The workbook is available in English, French and Simplified Chinese....
09 Jun How to keep adult literacy learners engaged and motivated
Posted at 09:40h in All Blog Posts
Family responsibilities, jobs and household duties can limit the amount of time adults have to devote to education and hinder their ability to achieve their learning goals. ...
04 Jun Non-profit uses online training to reach rural learners
Posted at 10:15h in Activate Learning, Digital Literacy Blog Posts, UP Skills for Work, Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
Most literacy organizations and not-for-profits can agree that when it comes to resources, they are extremely limited – whether it be time, staff and volunteers, or money....
14 May Study shows parents vital to helping improve children’s financial literacy skills
Posted at 14:19h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
The survey found that teens who talked about finances with their parents, even just once a week, scored 33 points higher in financial literacy than those who did not....
13 May The importance of health literacy during a pandemic
With so much information being shared on the internet and on social media, separating fact from fiction can be difficult. ...
06 May Introducing a webinar series on remote program delivery
ABC Life Literacy Canada is hosting a series of webinars throughout May and June to support literacy practitioners across the country to implement remote program delivery....
04 May How financial literacy can improve mental health
As we head into Mental Health Week, held May 4–10, 2020 by the Canadian Mental Health Association, now the is perfect time to talk about how financial stress can affect our mental health....